Dorie
Wong

Overview

Dorie has extensive experience in intellectual property law and specialises in China intellectual property protection strategy.

Dorie is a managing associate in our Intellectual Property practice, based in Beijing.

Dorie has extensive experience in protection, enforcement and commercial exploitation of IP rights in the greater China region. Her specialized focus is on IP planning portfolios management and strategic brand protection in China. Prior to joining us, Dorie worked at other leading IP firms in Hong Kong, representing clients in different sectors including luxury goods, fashion, hotels, food and beverage, entertainment, and electronics industries.

Dorie advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. She also has a broad range of experience in advising on IP aspects of acquisition and restructuring of businesses including licensing and technology transfer.

Graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor Degree in Law, Dorie also obtained a Masters degree in law from the Peking University with the focus of intellectual property law in China.

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